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When She Rang – A Poem with a Touch of Wisdom.

Posted on October 23, 2021 by Michael

When she rang she asked if the wedding was over Yes I said. Did you or are on a honeymoon? Yes I said. Did you fail in the bedroom she asked? Yes I did. Told you, didn’t I. Yes you … Continue reading →

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The Weekly Terrible Poetry Contest – Make Rats Great Again

Posted on June 28, 2019 by Michael

The Topic is small rodents’ opinions on political policies. The rat’s attack on the opposition was frightening, He stood upon his soapbox Promising everything to everyone. The mice gathered at his feet Stood aghast with disgust ‘The guys a liar,’ they … Continue reading →

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Tale Weaver #213 – Wall – March 7th – The Wall I Can See Through

Posted on March 7, 2019 by Michael

The Wall I Can See Through I stand on one side Peering through a wall Beyond which a party is happening. It’s a wall I can’t climb over, Walk around nor crawl under. I see you having a good time … Continue reading →

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What do you See? January 22/2019 – Seasons

Posted on January 23, 2019 by Michael

When we were kids growing up in winter We craved the warmth of summer. In the summer on blazing hot days We craved the cold of winter. There’d be days when you wondered If the heat would let up, If … Continue reading →

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Weekly Challenge Dec/11/2018 – Wishing

Posted on December 13, 2018 by Michael

Image:Credit: Kukasmuu.com Hurrying to work the weather so dismal, All this Christmas cheer is humbug to me. The people on the street irritate me The joy on their faces does not fit the circumstances Feet are frozen, fingers numb I … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #229 – Resilience

Posted on September 11, 2018 by Michael

Image: – Annija Veldre She faced everything thrown at her The abuse of ‘loved ones’ The trauma of suffering The moments of despair. Slowly they wore her down The fight in her whittled away She succumbed, retreated Faded from the … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #227 – The Faceless Girl

Posted on August 21, 2018 by Michael

Image: – CityVarsity The faceless girl appears so often in my dreams. Sometimes she leads me in pastures adorned with sunflowers Sometimes it’s her at the bottom of a chasm Protecting me from the destruction of my own making. So … Continue reading →

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FOWC with Fandango — Kowtow

Posted on August 19, 2018 by Michael

To kowtow or not to kowtow That is the question, When surrounded by outrageous lies Deceit and innuendo. When truth becomes a marginal commodity And twisting reality suits Financial and political gain One must question the veracity Of those purporting … Continue reading →

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Photo Challenge #221 – Indifference Reigns

Posted on July 11, 2018 by Michael

Image credit Mattias Milos via Unsplash   Do you think you can step through? Forty years of confinement is no small potatoes.   A bell rings: You awake, get up, toilet, dress, stand to attention. Awaiting permission to move, to … Continue reading →

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Haibun Monday: Who? What? Why?

Posted on March 19, 2018 by Michael

Write a haibun about what/who inspired you to write poetry. I started writing ‘poetry’ when I was in my teenage years. I found it a means to express my feelings mainly about girls I thought I should know and fall … Continue reading →

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